Open Minds Child Development Center
1778 E HAROLD, OLATHE, KS 66062Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Kansas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Kansas caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 16 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 9 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (14), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (9), and Building & Premises Safety (8). Of 46 total findings, 15 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Programs Serving Infants and ToddlersK.A.R. 28-4-440
On 1/6/2026, two infants and twenty toddlers, assigned to Rooms 4 and 10, were present on a playground with nine preschool age children assigned to Room 11.
Dec 19, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
On November 24, 2025, two children, who were three years of age, were left unsupervised on a playground for approximately one minute and two-and-a-half minutes while two staff members transitioned into the building with a group of twelve preschool aged children assigned to Room 6.
May 19, 202519 Findings4 Critical14 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Two individuals are working in the facility and background check results remain pending. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child in care has an expired emergency medical treatment form on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Pediatric CPR training is not on file for two staff members that have been employed more than 30 days. Pediatric first aid is not on file for one staff member that has been employed more than 30 days.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training was not completed for one staff member within 30 days of hire.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff members lack negative TB test result on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for December 2024 and January through April 2025.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One prescription medication is not in the original container labeled by a pharmacist.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One child in care is lacking the parental permission form to administer medication on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Room 7: KDHE diapering changing procedures are not posted. Corrected at visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The written discipline policy is not outlined appropriately for the ages of children enrolled.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 4: There are sharp adult scissors out of locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In rooms 4 and 10 the water temperature for the handwashing sinks exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The following rooms have items out of locked storage: Room 6: Multiple bottles of sunscreen are stored on a shelf. Room 7: Multiple bottles of toothpaste and wipes that say keep out of reach of children are stored on a shelf. There is a cabinet unlocked that contains toilet bowl cleaner, Fabulosos, and sunscreen. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 7: There are gouges in the wall exposing drywall and metal. The wall next to the trashcans is soiled with debris. There is food waste in an uncovered garbage container. Room 8: There is food waste in an uncovered garbage container. Partial correction at visit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 6: There is cracked flooring; not in good condition.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Room 7: Current lesson plans are unavailable for review.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Room 4: Cots are not labeled for individual use.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four child files do not have current immunizations on file.
May 23, 202413 Findings5 Critical8 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for six staff as required to complete background checks.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Three staff on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical release form incomplete for one child.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans do not include tornado, flood and serious injury.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
All components of health and safety training incomplete for one staff.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Current immunizations not on file for two children.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not on the KDHE form for one staff.
- Terms of LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Room 3: There are ten school age children ranging from 5-11 years of age in this unit. This unit is not licensed for school age children.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 3: Hand sanitizer on a counter. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Several classrooms do not have program plans posted or the plans are from the previous week.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Facility does not have a sanitary manner for storing the toothbrushes.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Kitchen: Cut watermelon has no date marked. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Lotion was out of locked storage on top of a changing table in Room 6. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 13, 202311 Findings5 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one staff as required to complete background checks. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child's emeregency release form had expired on 12/31/22.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current pediatric CPR and first aid incomplete for one staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Pediatric CPR and first aid incomplete within 30 days of hire for 2 staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training incomplete within 30 days of hire for 2 staff.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Seven children were missing updated immunizations on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not on the KDHE form for 2 staff.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There was a basket of at least five bottles of sunscreen in a basket and sharp adult scissors in unlocked storage in room 6. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
There were no thermometers in the freezer and the refrigerator in room 11. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Work references not on file for 3 staff.
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